Treating persons as autonomous agents and protecting those with diminished autonomy is one of the three basic ethical principles.

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This principle is part of the Belmont Report, which outlines the ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects, emphasizing respect for persons, which includes treating individuals as autonomous agents and providing extra protection for those with diminished autonomy.

Treating Persons as Autonomous Agents and Protecting Those with Diminished